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<title>CiTR -- My Science Project (off-air)</title>
<description>Zoom a little zoom on the My Science Project rocket ship, piloted by your hosts, Julia and Anne, as we navigate eccentric, under-exposed, always relevant and plainly cool scientific research, technology and poetry (submissions welcome).</description>
<itunes:summary>Zoom a little zoom on the My Science Project rocket ship, piloted by your hosts, Julia and Anne, as we navigate eccentric, under-exposed, always relevant and plainly cool scientific research, technology and poetry (submissions welcome).</itunes:summary>
<itunes:author>CiTR 101.9 Vancouver</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle>Eccentric, under-exposed, always relevant and plainly cool scientific research.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:keywords>science, technology, research, poetry</itunes:keywords>
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<itunes:name>CiTR 101.9 Vancouver</itunes:name>
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<title>My Science Project 07-Aug-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>The TTFN Show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The TTFN Show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>This Ta-Ta-For-Now show is made up of some of our favourite clips of the last 12 months and a scientific look at kicking the MSP habit, complete with tips on beating the cravings.

Julia and Anne will be taking a sabbatical leave and hope to be back on air in about one year.

You can continue to reach us on myscienceprojectradio@yahoo.ca

My Science Project (and other great CiTR programming) will continue to be available as podcasts on www.citr.ca</itunes:summary>
<summary>This Ta-Ta-For-Now show is made up of some of our favourite clips of the last 12 months and a scientific look at kicking the MSP habit, complete with tips on beating the cravings.

Julia and Anne will be taking a sabbatical leave and hope to be back on air in about one year.

You can continue to reach us on myscienceprojectradio@yahoo.ca

My Science Project (and other great CiTR programming) will continue to be available as podcasts on www.citr.ca</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 15-May-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 17:02:30 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Making your DNA 10 years younger?</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Making your DNA 10 years younger?</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Among other tasty science tidbits, this week's show explores diet, exercise and longevity. In between, we spin tracks from Hip Hop outfit The Flobots!</itunes:summary>
<summary>Among other tasty science tidbits, this week's show explores diet, exercise and longevity. In between, we spin tracks from Hip Hop outfit The Flobots!</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 01-May-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 17:13:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>I'll take &quot;Sports &amp; Arts&quot; for $200 please, Alex.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>I'll take &quot;Sports &amp; Arts&quot; for $200 please, Alex.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>For $200: Your theme song may be &quot;Eye of the Tiger&quot;, but this device will let you know whether it's in or out.

For $400: 20% of scientists use these drugs to enhance focus.

For $600: When the count is 3-2, experienced umpires are most likely to make this call next.

For $800: Musikalische Würfelspiele was enjoyed by Mozart and is an early example of this type of art.

My Science Project has all the questions and more.</itunes:summary>
<summary>For $200: Your theme song may be &quot;Eye of the Tiger&quot;, but this device will let you know whether it's in or out.

For $400: 20% of scientists use these drugs to enhance focus.

For $600: When the count is 3-2, experienced umpires are most likely to make this call next.

For $800: Musikalische Würfelspiele was enjoyed by Mozart and is an early example of this type of art.

My Science Project has all the questions and more.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 17-Apr-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:02:30 -0700</pubDate>
<description>&quot;Every Day should be Earth Day&quot;</description>
<itunes:subtitle>&quot;Every Day should be Earth Day&quot;</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>As Earth Day approacheth, we explore the latest in sustainable science stories - and take a detour to confront a universally-hated aspect of the banana.</itunes:summary>
<summary>As Earth Day approacheth, we explore the latest in sustainable science stories - and take a detour to confront a universally-hated aspect of the banana.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 03-Apr-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:09:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Questions for the Sea</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Questions for the Sea</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Oh, kinky octopus! What do you do with all those tentacles? Oh, sushi industry! What are you doing with all that tuna?
Oh, science! Tell us some answers!</itunes:summary>
<summary>Oh, kinky octopus! What do you do with all those tentacles? Oh, sushi industry! What are you doing with all that tuna?
Oh, science! Tell us some answers!</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 20-Mar-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:06:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Mad Skills</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Mad Skills</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Scientists are mad-skilled at the bench, but we've got other talents! This week's show celebrates the musically inclined scientist. Also, I explore skills that scientists should have but often don't in an interview with Dr. Derrick Rancourt of the Calgary-based BioProspects Learning Community.

Plus:
Geek Pop Festival 2008!
Richard Feynman on bongos!
Giant Isopods!</itunes:summary>
<summary>Scientists are mad-skilled at the bench, but we've got other talents! This week's show celebrates the musically inclined scientist. Also, I explore skills that scientists should have but often don't in an interview with Dr. Derrick Rancourt of the Calgary-based BioProspects Learning Community.

Plus:
Geek Pop Festival 2008!
Richard Feynman on bongos!
Giant Isopods!</summary>
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<title>Broadcast on 06-Mar-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:02:23 -0800</pubDate>
<description>Talking science &amp; science of talking.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Talking science &amp; science of talking.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>By way of an interview with UBC post-doc Jennifer Gardy, we get a peak into the making of CBC's ProjectX, some of the upcoming shows &amp; how to become a science TV presenter. We also examine some of the latest research that asks whether women really are better talkers. Blah blah blah.</itunes:summary>
<summary>By way of an interview with UBC post-doc Jennifer Gardy, we get a peak into the making of CBC's ProjectX, some of the upcoming shows &amp; how to become a science TV presenter. We also examine some of the latest research that asks whether women really are better talkers. Blah blah blah.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 21-Feb-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:59:40 -0800</pubDate>
<description>The Science of Love, Ma Cherie</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Science of Love, Ma Cherie</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>OOoo, you ahr zo cute, ma leetle CiTR list'nehr! What ees eet zat I find zo appealing about you, eh? Ees eet your symmetrical face zat I cannot see from zee on-air booth? Your immuno-compatible parfum zat travels to CiTR from afar? M-wah! m'WAH!! M'WAH!!!
Tenuous Pepe Lepew accents aside, inspired by Valentine's Day 2008, this week's show looks at the science of attraction, love and sex complimented by music that is theme a-propos!</itunes:summary>
<summary>OOoo, you ahr zo cute, ma leetle CiTR list'nehr! What ees eet zat I find zo appealing about you, eh? Ees eet your symmetrical face zat I cannot see from zee on-air booth? Your immuno-compatible parfum zat travels to CiTR from afar? M-wah! m'WAH!! M'WAH!!!
Tenuous Pepe Lepew accents aside, inspired by Valentine's Day 2008, this week's show looks at the science of attraction, love and sex complimented by music that is theme a-propos!</summary>
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<title>Broadcast on 07-Feb-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
<itunes:summary>Black History Month inspired us to spotlight black scientists and inventors who, against all odds, made enormous contributions to everything from heart surgery to steam engines. Then, we check out those male-killing ladybugs and consider the hazards of laboratory moonshine. All this is stitched together by Mad Professor, prohibition-age jazz and a sesame street favourite.</itunes:summary>
<summary>Black History Month inspired us to spotlight black scientists and inventors who, against all odds, made enormous contributions to everything from heart surgery to steam engines. Then, we check out those male-killing ladybugs and consider the hazards of laboratory moonshine. All this is stitched together by Mad Professor, prohibition-age jazz and a sesame street favourite.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 24-Jan-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:02:30 -0800</pubDate>
<description>The Best Science of 2007</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Best Science of 2007</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Killer Monkeys! Therapeutic viruses! Sequence your genome for fun and profit! Just a taste of the best science reported over the past year and reviewed on this week's show.</itunes:summary>
<summary>Killer Monkeys! Therapeutic viruses! Sequence your genome for fun and profit! Just a taste of the best science reported over the past year and reviewed on this week's show.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 10-Jan-2008</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:14:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description>The Ageing Brain</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Ageing Brain</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>In the first half of the show UBC's Prof Max Cynader talks about how to maintain a youthful brain. This is followed by local science-y events, a trio of animal tales and a little trick with a radish.</itunes:summary>
<summary>In the first half of the show UBC's Prof Max Cynader talks about how to maintain a youthful brain. This is followed by local science-y events, a trio of animal tales and a little trick with a radish.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 27-Dec-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description>The Holiday Show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Holiday Show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Now something of an annual MSP tradition, our holiday show draws inspiration from the science underlying the more stressful aspects of Christmastime (and other) celebrations and circumstances.</itunes:summary>
<summary>Now something of an annual MSP tradition, our holiday show draws inspiration from the science underlying the more stressful aspects of Christmastime (and other) celebrations and circumstances.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 13-Dec-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:05:18 -0800</pubDate>
<description>Genes to Music (&amp; so much more)</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Genes to Music (&amp; so much more)</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>There is an extensive repertoire of music derived from genetic and protein sequences. The sound is quirky and not-so-danceable, but a close listen can tell us a thing or two about the proteins themselves. 

We also find out why pregnant women don't fall over, why quitting can be good for you and why thinking about religion or civic responsibility can make you more generous. Oh, and some gift ideas for your favourite science geek.</itunes:summary>
<summary>There is an extensive repertoire of music derived from genetic and protein sequences. The sound is quirky and not-so-danceable, but a close listen can tell us a thing or two about the proteins themselves. 

We also find out why pregnant women don't fall over, why quitting can be good for you and why thinking about religion or civic responsibility can make you more generous. Oh, and some gift ideas for your favourite science geek.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 29-Nov-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:02:45 -0800</pubDate>
<description>Odd Science News and Stories</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Odd Science News and Stories</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>This show shifts through the weird and unusual science articles and news that have recently passed by Julia's inbox: 
Is the mythical chupacabra real??
Can drinking clean water kill you?!
The truth about carbohydrates!
How science can improve the earning power of sex workers!
....that, Stompin' Tom, Edwin Starr, and more</itunes:summary>
<summary>This show shifts through the weird and unusual science articles and news that have recently passed by Julia's inbox: 
Is the mythical chupacabra real??
Can drinking clean water kill you?!
The truth about carbohydrates!
How science can improve the earning power of sex workers!
....that, Stompin' Tom, Edwin Starr, and more</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 15-Nov-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:03:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description>Nepotism &amp; The Amygdaloids</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Nepotism &amp; The Amygdaloids</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Technical chaos notwithstanding, this is a fun show featuring music and an interview with The Amygdaloids and then tales of animal nepotism that make me feel OK about blatantly promoting music produced by my brother (Kids Eat Crayons) and tunes performed by a friend (Andy Swan).</itunes:summary>
<summary>Technical chaos notwithstanding, this is a fun show featuring music and an interview with The Amygdaloids and then tales of animal nepotism that make me feel OK about blatantly promoting music produced by my brother (Kids Eat Crayons) and tunes performed by a friend (Andy Swan).</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 01-Nov-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:10:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Creepy Science</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Creepy Science</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Happy Hallowe'en and All Saints Day, Kids!
On this week's show:
Weirdest! Science! Experiments! Ever!
Plus: Is there a &quot;God Spot&quot; in the brain???
All wrapped up with creepy musics and The Great Pumpkin</itunes:summary>
<summary>Happy Hallowe'en and All Saints Day, Kids!
On this week's show:
Weirdest! Science! Experiments! Ever!
Plus: Is there a &quot;God Spot&quot; in the brain???
All wrapped up with creepy musics and The Great Pumpkin</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 18-Oct-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:26:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>The Old Wive's Tale Show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Old Wive's Tale Show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>It's award season in ScienceLand and so this show will take a look at the winners of both the Nobel and the Ig Noble Prizes. As well, we dig up and discuss a scientific study that tests the &quot;5 Second Rule&quot;. And so much more.</itunes:summary>
<summary>It's award season in ScienceLand and so this show will take a look at the winners of both the Nobel and the Ig Noble Prizes. As well, we dig up and discuss a scientific study that tests the &quot;5 Second Rule&quot;. And so much more.</summary>
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<title>Broadcast on 20-Sep-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Stayin' Alive - the heart show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Stayin' Alive - the heart show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>First, a study that tests the hypothesis that rockstars really do live fast and die young. Then onto the latest and greatest in heart research, including a report on this year's Lasker Award winners, and interview with UBC's team iDoll - a student group that has developed a way to improve the way we learn CPR - and a Canadian study that reports on the success of CPR in and out of the hospital.</itunes:summary>
<summary>First, a study that tests the hypothesis that rockstars really do live fast and die young. Then onto the latest and greatest in heart research, including a report on this year's Lasker Award winners, and interview with UBC's team iDoll - a student group that has developed a way to improve the way we learn CPR - and a Canadian study that reports on the success of CPR in and out of the hospital.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 06-Sep-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:00:38 -0700</pubDate>
<description>The Science of Yawning</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Science of Yawning</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Join your host, Julia, for a show that's &quot;a real yawn&quot;! 
We investigate your burning questions including: Why is yawning contagious? How do we do it? What's so special about human yawning compared to other animals? 
Plus, Iggy Pop! The Tragically Hip! Les Savy Fav! 
While you may catch yourself in a sympathetic yawn, this show sure won't put you to sleep!</itunes:summary>
<summary>Join your host, Julia, for a show that's &quot;a real yawn&quot;! 
We investigate your burning questions including: Why is yawning contagious? How do we do it? What's so special about human yawning compared to other animals? 
Plus, Iggy Pop! The Tragically Hip! Les Savy Fav! 
While you may catch yourself in a sympathetic yawn, this show sure won't put you to sleep!</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 09-Aug-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Internet Neutrality</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Internet Neutrality</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>I'm the internet, you're the internet - and the internet's in trouble! A neutral net means the web is free and open for all of us. But internet service providers want to charge more and limit access. Find out why and what you can do to SOW (save our web)! Interviews with Michael Geist (U of Ottawa, Internet Law), Geoff Lapaire (Pure Pwnage online mocumentary) and cool tunage of a net neutral bent.</itunes:summary>
<summary>I'm the internet, you're the internet - and the internet's in trouble! A neutral net means the web is free and open for all of us. But internet service providers want to charge more and limit access. Find out why and what you can do to SOW (save our web)! Interviews with Michael Geist (U of Ottawa, Internet Law), Geoff Lapaire (Pure Pwnage online mocumentary) and cool tunage of a net neutral bent.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 12-Jul-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:11:55 -0700</pubDate>
<description>The Poo Show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Poo Show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>At long last, poo gets its time in the spotlight. Caterpillars fling it, fuel cells are powered by it, researchers analyze it. We feature an interview with Dr Michael Russello who describes what tiger poo can tell us about population dynamics of an endangered species.</itunes:summary>
<summary>At long last, poo gets its time in the spotlight. Caterpillars fling it, fuel cells are powered by it, researchers analyze it. We feature an interview with Dr Michael Russello who describes what tiger poo can tell us about population dynamics of an endangered species.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 28-Jun-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:56 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Food Science</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Food Science</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Thanks to the miracle of telecommunication, Anne and Julia meet on-air to explore the molecular basis of flavour, the decay rate of beer froth and the culinary experiments of two molecular gastronomists - Dominique and Cindy Duby of Wild Sweets (dcduby.com).</itunes:summary>
<summary>Thanks to the miracle of telecommunication, Anne and Julia meet on-air to explore the molecular basis of flavour, the decay rate of beer froth and the culinary experiments of two molecular gastronomists - Dominique and Cindy Duby of Wild Sweets (dcduby.com).</summary>
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<title>My Science Project Broadcast on 14-Jun-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:14:30 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Star Wars and Father's Day</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Star Wars and Father's Day</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Lightsabres out, kids! 

Darth Vader is our common thread for this week's show, which celebrates Father's Day as well as the 30th anniversary of the cinematic debut of the very first Star Wars film. 

Wookie cookies! Yoda rap! Dad science!</itunes:summary>
<summary>Lightsabres out, kids! 

Darth Vader is our common thread for this week's show, which celebrates Father's Day as well as the 30th anniversary of the cinematic debut of the very first Star Wars film. 

Wookie cookies! Yoda rap! Dad science!</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 31-May-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 17:06:20 -0700</pubDate>
<description>The Postdoc Show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Postdoc Show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>As a post-PhD (postdoctoral) scientist, you now have a &quot;license to research&quot;: but then what? As hired research guns, postdocs typically do the bulk of the lab work as well as manage the lab and supervise students. But in most cases, job security, worker benefits and pay are well below par. And, despite best efforts, only a third of us ever go on to get tenured university gigs! We love what we do, but how can we improve our situation!? Join Julia and UBC postdoc friends, Sonja, Louise and Tim, as we present the pros and cons of the postdoc lifestyle and why this issue should be of interest to you!</itunes:summary>
<summary>As a post-PhD (postdoctoral) scientist, you now have a &quot;license to research&quot;: but then what? As hired research guns, postdocs typically do the bulk of the lab work as well as manage the lab and supervise students. But in most cases, job security, worker benefits and pay are well below par. And, despite best efforts, only a third of us ever go on to get tenured university gigs! We love what we do, but how can we improve our situation!? Join Julia and UBC postdoc friends, Sonja, Louise and Tim, as we present the pros and cons of the postdoc lifestyle and why this issue should be of interest to you!</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 17-May-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 16:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Voyagers and Mothers</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Voyagers and Mothers</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Greetings from the Planet Earth! Explore the intergalactic music of the Voyager spacecrafts' stellar &quot;Golden Record&quot; while learning about &quot;motherese&quot;, and why it's unwise to have a TV in your bedroom!</itunes:summary>
<summary>Greetings from the Planet Earth! Explore the intergalactic music of the Voyager spacecrafts' stellar &quot;Golden Record&quot; while learning about &quot;motherese&quot;, and why it's unwise to have a TV in your bedroom!</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 03-May-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 17:00:41 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Blogs and Brains</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Blogs and Brains</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Science blogs in the news. 
Virus+Fungus+Plants = heat tolerant menage a trois. Sizzlin' !
Vanessa Auld on fruitfly nervous systems. 
Nap your way to a better memory. 
With a special thanks to &quot;The Wizard of Oz&quot;.</itunes:summary>
<summary>Science blogs in the news. 
Virus+Fungus+Plants = heat tolerant menage a trois. Sizzlin' !
Vanessa Auld on fruitfly nervous systems. 
Nap your way to a better memory. 
With a special thanks to &quot;The Wizard of Oz&quot;.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 19-Apr-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Science and Sustainability</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Science and Sustainability</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>For Earth Day, April 22 - An interview with Sir Harry Kroto, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, who talks about the doing of science and its impact on our world. Plus, the UN's Climate Change Report, Jet Planes, Biodiesel, Gorillaz and The Prodigy: Earth-a-riffic!</itunes:summary>
<summary>For Earth Day, April 22 - An interview with Sir Harry Kroto, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, who talks about the doing of science and its impact on our world. Plus, the UN's Climate Change Report, Jet Planes, Biodiesel, Gorillaz and The Prodigy: Earth-a-riffic!</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 05-Apr-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>The Science Writing Show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Science Writing Show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Interviews with Inkling Magazine (www.inklingmagazine.com) editors Anne Casselman &amp; Anna Gosline, M.J. candidate Jeffrey Helm, and the Science Creative Quarterly editor (http://scq.ubc.ca) Dave Ng.</itunes:summary>
<summary>Interviews with Inkling Magazine (www.inklingmagazine.com) editors Anne Casselman &amp; Anna Gosline, M.J. candidate Jeffrey Helm, and the Science Creative Quarterly editor (http://scq.ubc.ca) Dave Ng.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 22-Mar-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description>Net Neutrality</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Net Neutrality</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>I'm the internet, you're the internet - and the internet's in trouble! A neutral net means the web is free and open for all of us. But internet service providers want to charge more and limit access. Find out why and what you can do to SOW (save our web)! Interviews with Michael Geist (U of Ottawa, Internet Law), Geoff Lapaire (Pure Pwnage online mocumentary) and cool tunage of a net neutral bent.</itunes:summary>
<summary>I'm the internet, you're the internet - and the internet's in trouble! A neutral net means the web is free and open for all of us. But internet service providers want to charge more and limit access. Find out why and what you can do to SOW (save our web)! Interviews with Michael Geist (U of Ottawa, Internet Law), Geoff Lapaire (Pure Pwnage online mocumentary) and cool tunage of a net neutral bent.</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 08-Mar-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:03:58 -0800</pubDate>
<description>A Show for International Women's Day</description>
<itunes:subtitle>A Show for International Women's Day</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>A look at the genetics of sex and the effect of negative stereotypes on women's performance in math. An interview with Amanda Smith, president of SCWIST (Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology).</itunes:summary>
<summary>A look at the genetics of sex and the effect of negative stereotypes on women's performance in math. An interview with Amanda Smith, president of SCWIST (Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology).</summary>
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<title>My Science Project Broadcast on 22-Feb-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description>The Black History Month Show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Black History Month Show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>If you've ever dry-cleaned clothes or needed an emergency blood transfusion, then you can thank Black scientists! Find out the origin of the expression &quot;The Real McCoy&quot;. Hear from Dr. Lynette Sigola, a B.C.-based contemporary Black scientist and teacher. In between groove to Deltron 3030, Cadence Weapon, and more!</itunes:summary>
<summary>If you've ever dry-cleaned clothes or needed an emergency blood transfusion, then you can thank Black scientists! Find out the origin of the expression &quot;The Real McCoy&quot;. Hear from Dr. Lynette Sigola, a B.C.-based contemporary Black scientist and teacher. In between groove to Deltron 3030, Cadence Weapon, and more!</summary>
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<title>My Science Project  08-Feb-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:02:21 -0800</pubDate>
<description>The Insect Show</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Insect Show</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Tom Waits on Insect behaviour
Andy Warhol on Mosquitoes
Richard Wilbur on Mayflies
Prof Judith Myers on Caterpillars
Karl Von Frisch on Bee Dancing
&amp;
A Recipe for Worm (yes worm) Banana Bread</itunes:summary>
<summary>Tom Waits on Insect behaviour
Andy Warhol on Mosquitoes
Richard Wilbur on Mayflies
Prof Judith Myers on Caterpillars
Karl Von Frisch on Bee Dancing
&amp;
A Recipe for Worm (yes worm) Banana Bread</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 25-Jan-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description>The Best Science Stories of 2006</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The Best Science Stories of 2006</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>A non-exhaustive (of course) look at the year in science.</itunes:summary>
<summary>A non-exhaustive (of course) look at the year in science.</summary>
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<title>Broadcast on 11-Jan-2007</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:05:02 -0800</pubDate>
<description>The first show on sound.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>The first show on sound.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>What is sound ? How do you break a glass with your voice ? Is silence possible ? How does the theremin work ? Beach boys ! Portishead ! Stradivari string instruments !</itunes:summary>
<summary>What is sound ? How do you break a glass with your voice ? Is silence possible ? How does the theremin work ? Beach boys ! Portishead ! Stradivari string instruments !</summary>
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<title>My Science Project 14-Dec-2006</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:06:26 -0800</pubDate>
<description>Science Literacy, Education &amp; More</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Science Literacy, Education &amp; More</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>Erika Eliason talks about UBC's Let's Talk Science

Carl Wieman describes a new strategy for developing undergraduate science education programs at UBC

&amp;

Evidence that Parus major (the great tit) sings a different song in the forest than in the city.</itunes:summary>
<summary>Erika Eliason talks about UBC's Let's Talk Science

Carl Wieman describes a new strategy for developing undergraduate science education programs at UBC

&amp;

Evidence that Parus major (the great tit) sings a different song in the forest than in the city.</summary>
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